How far is Saint Peters, MO from Garden City, MO?
The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Garden City, MO is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193 miles (310.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Peters and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters and Garden City.
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Start on the route
190.1 mi · 3 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO Z, MO D: Bates City, Napoleon
1229 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
119 m · 16 sec
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Continue on East Old US 40 Highway
947 ft · 31 sec · East Old US 40 Highway
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Turn left onto North Second Street
1775 ft · 50 sec · North Second Street
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Continue on South 2nd Street
872 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Route Z
10.2 mi · 14 min · East State Route Z
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Turn right
1716 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight left
86 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right
1594 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto West Pacific Street
1654 ft · 35 sec · West Pacific Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
7.7 mi · 14 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
1179 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
842 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters and Garden City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
190 mi · 03h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog leaving Saint Peters and Sunny near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Peters to Garden City?
The road trip is about 230.5 miles (370.9 km) and usually takes 04h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Saint Peters and 115.5 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193 miles (310.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.10 one way or $60.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Saint Peters and Sunny near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Boonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 192.97 mi (310.56 km).
#1 Saint Peters
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 58,043 |
| Coordinates | 38.8003300, -90.6265100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden City
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,638 |
| Coordinates | 38.5611200, -94.1913300 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-94.19133, 38.56112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $30.10 | $60.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $33.21 | $66.42 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $36.18 | $72.36 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $48.24 | $96.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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